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Share buyback activity by US equity real estate investment trusts more than doubled in the first quarter, according to an analysis by S&P Global Market Intelligence. The US REIT sector bought back around $993.2 million in common stock in the period, more than twice as much as the $456.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2024 and up 15.5% year over year. More than a dozen REITs announced new share repurchase programs during the first quarter.» Mehr auf seekingalpha.com

Alpine Income Property Trust gets a buy rating for my initial coverage, as I continue my look into various types of REITs. Notables include high occupancy levels, portfolio growth and national diversification, and a tenant roster of top-tier retail names like Dick's and Walmart. Besides a solid EBITDA margin within its sector, and proven 5-year dividend growth, operating cashflow also has been positive.» Mehr auf seekingalpha.com

US equity markets rallied this week, capping off the best monthly gains since November 2023, as investors weighed encouraging inflation data against a whipsaw of court rulings on tariffs. Extending the on-again-off-again tariff saga, a trade court ruled that the tariffs were procedurally invalid, but an Appeals court paused the block, likely sending the decision to the Supreme Court. Rebounding from declines of 2.6% last week, the S&P 500 rallied 1.8% this week, closing within 4% of its February record highs.» Mehr auf seekingalpha.com